The experience gained in handicaps by Rain In Spain and Like An Open Book is a positive in a race like this. However, as a Listed bumper winner TINTANGLE can be reasonably expected to cope with rivals of this standard. [Alan Sweetman]

Very useful form in bumpers, placed at Listed level on three occasions in 2016-17 season; took advantage of drop in class at Wexford 13 months ago; good form in two maiden hurdles last winter, notably second at Fairyhouse; did not have to get a hard race in landing the odds in a weak contest at Ayr early this month.

Two bumper wins included a Listed event at Fairyhouse, and both defeats were in Graded races won by high-class Willie Mullins mares; not far off the pace when falling two out in a decent maiden hurdle at Galway; probably good enough to take the advantage of weight concession from previous winners.

Improving mare with four wins and a second to her name from seven starts since August; up a total of 13lb to a respectable 115 for her last two wins, both at this venue but over longer distances; missed a handicap engagement at Navan on Sunday when reported in season; suited by good ground, and deterioration would be a negative.

Twice successful on the Flat this year and has shown good placed form in handicap hurdles lately; second to the strongly-fancied Wonder Laish at Navan and third to the progressive Hearts Are Trumps at Punchestown; meets Rain In Spain on 3lb worse than handicap terms.

Won two races at around 2m4f for Brian Cawley last season, a mares' maiden hurdle at Sligo and a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe; off for a year before a recent chase start which ought to have played its part in advancing her fitness.